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Appearance

Cacneas appear to be round, green Pokémon covered in green spikes. Its arms are different, however because of them being straight instead of round. Cacnea's mouth appears to have a couple of black spots on it, forming its mouth. It has eyes deep into its body with carved holes showing black inside of Cacnea. It also appears to be wearing a crown on top of its head. Cacnea also has giant spikes underneath him, forming its feet that function like footstools.

Special abilities

Cacnea has the ability Sand Veil and the hidden ability Water Absorb. Sand Veil prevents Cacnea from being effected by sandstorms and raises its evasion in sandstorms by 20%. Water Absorb prevents Cacnea from being effected by Water-type moves and restores its HP a bit when hit by a Water-type move.

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries

Ruby

Cacnea lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this Pokémon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.

Sapphire

The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles by wildly swinging its thorny arms.

Emerald

Cacnea live in deserts with virtually no rainfall. It battles by swinging its thick, spiked arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms.

FireRed

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

LeafGreen

It prefers harsh environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days on water stored in its body.

Diamond

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

Pearl

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

Platinum

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

HeartGold

It lives in arid locations. It's yellow flowers bloom once a year.

SoulSilver

It lives in arid locations. It's yellow flowers bloom once a year.

Black

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

White

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

Black 2

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

White 2

By storing water in its body, this desert dweller can survive for 30 days without water.

X

Y

Omega Ruby

Alpha Sapphire

Origins

Cacnea appears to be based on a mix of a jack-o-lantern and a small ball of cactus.

Trivia

Until Generation V, no other Pokémon had the same egg group as Cacnea and its evolution.

Despite Cacnea having a Dark-like appearance and being based on a jack-o-lantern, it isn't a Dark-type.